Golf History and the USGA Museum

The Museum is dedicated to celebrating and preserving the true spirit of the game as embodied in the history of the USGA and, more broadly, the history of the game in the United States. By collecting content and developing programming, the Museum reinforces the relevance of the game and highlights the important role of the USGA in golf history. In so doing, we foster an appreciation of golf’s cultural significance to a worldwide audience.

The United States Golf Association is home to the world’s premier collection of golf artifacts and memorabilia. The Museum is open to visitors from Tuesday to Sunday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., and is closed on Mondays and major holidays.

The United States Golf Association has the nation’s largest and most significant collection of golf artifacts and documents. In addition, through books, videos and broadcast documentaries, the USGA tells the story of the game’s development in the United States, highlighting the greatest moments in the game's history, with a particular focus on USGA champions and championships.

The Research Center of the United States Golf Association is the world’s foremost repository for the game’s history. As stewards of golf history, the Research Center seeks to be a resource to all those who might have a question or need assistance with a research project.

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Together, American Express and the USGA have been providing world-class service to golf fans since 2006. By creating interactive U.S. Open experiences both onsite and online, American Express enhances the USGA’s effort to make the game more accessible and enjoyable for fans.

For more information on American Express visit www.americanexpress.com/entertainment

IBM has partnered with the USGA to bring the same technology, expertise, and innovation it provides to businesses all over the world to the USGA and golf's national championship.

IBM provides the information technology to develop and host the U.S. Open’s official website, www.usopen.com, as well as the mobile apps and scoring systems for the three U.S. Open championships. These real-time technology solutions provide an enhanced experience for fans following the championship onsite and online.

For more information on IBM and the technology that powers the U.S. Open and businesses worldwide, visit http://www.usopen.com/IBM

Lexus is committed to partnering with the USGA to deliver a best-in-class experience for the world’s best golfers by providing a fleet of courtesy luxury vehicles for all USGA Championships.

At each U.S. Open, Women’s Open and Senior Open, Lexus provides spectators with access to unique experiences ranging from the opportunity to have a picture taken with both the U.S. Open and U.S. Women’s Open trophies to autograph signings with legendary Lexus Golf Ambassadors in the Lexus Performance Drive Pavilion.

Rolex has been a longtime supporter of the USGA and salutes the sportsmanship and great traditions unique to the game.

This support includes the Rules of Golf where Rolex has partnered with the USGA to ensure golfers understand and appreciate the game.As the official timekeeper of the USGA and its championships, they also provide clocks throughout host sites for spectator convenience.

For more information on Rolex and their celebration of the game, visit the Rolex and Golf homepage.